Vegetable

• Crops in : Late Autumn

Description

The solid, tender, sweet heads are wonderful when eaten raw in salads, coleslaw, cooked or added to a stirfry. Cabbage Autumn Queen has outer leaves that change to an attractive dark green colour in autumn. This versatile cabbage is ideal in both the Summer and Autumn.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March to June. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 23cm (9in) apart in well-drained, fertile soil, which has been raked to a fine tilth and contains plenty of well-rotted compost or organic matter. It will also be beneficial to rake in 3oz/sq yard of any balanced fertiliser.

Growing Instructions

Transplant when seedlings have 5-6 leaves, spacing by 30-45cm (12-18in) apart.

Aftercare

Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods. Hoe between plants occasionally, and give a liquid feed as heads begin to develop. Harvest from late summer to autumn. For earlier cropping, can also be sown under glass and planted out at the 5-6 leaf stage.

Nutritional Information

Eaten raw or cooked, cabbages are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use all healthy outer leaves, as the darkest green leaves contain the most nutrients.